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Concerns are being raised again over the melting of Greenlandâ€™s glaciers. It seems they are melting at twice the rate scientist had earlier predicted. This is a result of the global warming patterns we have seen over the past several years. Rising temperatures not only have an effect on the worldâ

These days downsizing is a hot topic- companies are doing it all the time it in order to be more efficient, to be more mobile and to be more cost effective in a modern world. However, it is not just companies following this trend but individuals too, who are trying to become more streamlined and [..

Sayonara, Tokyo. In this article in the Guardian, researchers and economists investigate the worldâ€™s economy and release lists of the changing costs of living, from the cheapest to the most expensive places to live, work and play. For the past 14 years Tokyo, Japan, has held the honor of the world

Welcome to the last in this series of business etiquette lessons. As with the previous two lessons, weâ€™re keeping you out of trouble in the boardroom with essential tips and insights into western business culture. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod004_A4_200

Join Janelle again today for another exploration of western business etiquette. Westerners tend to be a tolerant bunch, but with these you’ll fit right in. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod003_A3_20060217.mp3(17.3mb)

Have you ever been in a business situation with foreigners, when all of a sudden the room goes silent and everyone stares at you? Maybe you broke a rule of business etiquette. Listen in, to become an etiquette pro. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod002_A2_2006

Let’s be honest - we’ve all been to pointless meetings that go on for hours with no conclusions at the end â€“ and sometimes it’s nice to take a nap in the middle of the day. But if you are a focused go-getter and want to lead meetings rather than doze in them, this lesson [...]

Every country has its own unique street food. Food we can grab on the run. Cheap and tasty. New York is no exception. New York home of the hotdogs and bagels. LINK TO DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE (right-click, save as) : advanced_englishpod015_A15_20060317.mp3(8.92mb)

Every English language teacher has stories about funny things that happened to them in the classroom. Students will also remember these funny events. They are positive experiences for the teacher and the student. It is often at these times that we learn and remember the most. Can you think of any of